Turn Off VoLTE 4G Calling on Samsung Android

How to Turn Off VoLTE and 4G Calling on Your Samsung Phone.

Sometimes, you might need to turn off the advanced calling features on your phone. If your calls are dropping or the sound quality is poor, switching off VoLTE (Voice over LTE) or 4G Calling can be a good troubleshooting step. This will make your phone use the older, but sometimes more stable, 3G or 2G network for calls.

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Learn how to find and turn off this setting. I’ll show you the steps on a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra running Android 15 with One UI 7.0. The menu might look a little different on your model, but the path is very similar.

How to Find the VoLTE Setting

The setting is tucked away in your connections menu. Here is how to get there.

1. Open the Settings app on your phone. It’s the gear icon.
2. Scroll down and tap on Connections.
3. Inside Connections, tap on Mobile networks.

The Steps to Turn Off 4G Calling

Once you’re in the Mobile Networks menu, follow these steps.

Step 1: Open Your SIM Card Settings

In the Mobile Networks menu, you will see an option for your SIM card. It might say SIM card manager or just show the name of your mobile carrier. Tap on it to open your specific SIM settings.

Step 2: Find the Calling Option

Look for the setting that controls calling over 4G. It can have a few different names depending on your carrier:

• VoLTE calls
• 4G Calling
• Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling
• Enhanced Calling

Step 3: Turn the Switch Off

Tap on the option to open it. You will see a toggle switch. Simply tap the switch to turn it OFF. The switch will turn gray or white.

That’s it! You can now press the back button and exit settings. The change saves automatically.

What Happens After You Turn It Off

Once VoLTE is off, your Samsung phone will no longer make voice calls over the 4G LTE data network. Instead, it will switch back to a 3G or 2G network just for the call. You might notice:

• A different icon: The network icon at the top of your screen (like “4G” or “LTE”) might change to “3G” only when you are on a call.
• Slightly slower call connection: It might take a second longer for the call to start connecting.
• Potential for lower call quality: Voice quality may not be as crystal clear as an HD VoLTE call, but it can often be more stable in areas with weak 4G signals.

Remember, turning this off only affects voice calls. Your mobile data for browsing the internet will still use 4G or 5G as normal.

When You Might Want to Turn It Back On

If your call problems get fixed or you switch to an area with strong 4G service, you might want the better sound quality of VoLTE back. Just follow the same steps and tap the switch to turn it ON again.

This simple setting change can often solve annoying call issues. It’s a useful trick to know for keeping your phone connected.